Menton sits at the eastern end of the French Riviera, just a few kilometres from the Italian border, with a colourful old town, a baroque waterfront and a climate that supports lemon groves year-round. For charter guests, Menton is the quietest and most Italian-feeling of the Riviera ports, offering a different pace from Monaco and Cannes while sitting within easy sailing distance of both. A 40 metre charter yacht based in or around Menton gives eight to twelve guests five or six en-suite cabins, a full crew and immediate access to the bays of the eastern Riviera.
The South of France fleet at 40 metres draws on the broader Riviera pool, with yachts rotating through the area during the summer season. Motor designs dominate, with deck layouts suited to the outdoor Mediterranean lifestyle. Stabilisers at anchor improve the overnight experience in the more exposed bays east of Monaco.
Weekly rates for a 40 metre charter yacht in the Menton area run from approximately 80,000 to 140,000 euros in high season. The advance provisioning allowance covering fuel, provisions, port fees and water sports adds 30 to 35 per cent. June and September offer excellent conditions with lower rates than July and August.
From Menton the Italian Riviera opens to the east with Bordighera and San Remo both within an hour, while Monaco, Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Villefranche-sur-Mer are accessible to the west on the same day.
